In a new initiative, the Metropolitan Transit Authority's police department will spend nearly $50 million to fund Houston's traffic enforcement and street light operations next year.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/12/09/508252/metro-allocating-25-million-to-fund-houstons-traffic-enforcement-operations-in-2025/

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METRO allocating $25 million to fund Houston’s traffic enforcement operations in 2025

The plan will not have much effect on the city's public transportation operations, Lester Gretsch, a METRO spokesperson said.

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METRO transit authority to begin installing new bus shelters

METRO bus stops are about to get a new look. It’s part of the transit authority’s efforts to improve service along high-ridership bus routes. 

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METRO to remove stripes from all light rail trains, citing safety among the reasons

The METRO transit authority plans to remove the eye-catching red and blue visibility stripes from all light rail trains. Board Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock cites “customer and community safety.”

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Houston city council members approve three appointments of new METRO board members

METRO's board of directors is charged with guiding decision making to deliver a public transportation system that is an attractive option for means of travel throughout the Houston region, according to a mayor's office press release.

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Houston city council appoints first Hispanic woman to chair METRO board

She was a member of the Board of Houston First Corporation since 2017 and a founding member and Chair of Evolve Houston, a local nonprofit promoting electric vehicles for enhanced air quality, according to the Houston Mayor's Office.

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METRO to offer free rides to polling locations in Houston next week

Voters need to inform bus operators or fare inspectors that they are going to, or coming from a polling location for a free lift next week.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2023/10/20/467310/metro-to-offer-free-rides-to-polling-locations-in-houston-next-week/

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METRO to offer free rides to polling locations in Houston next week

Voters need to inform bus operators or fare inspectors that they are going to, or coming from a polling location for a free lift next week.

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